Comparison

Archive Utility vs ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Archive Utility

This utility app allows users to create ZIP files and decompress a wide variety of archive formats on their iPhone and iPad. It features a document browser for easy file management, including cloud storage integration and drag-and-drop functionality.

Highlights
  • Create ZIP files
  • Decompress multiple archive formats
  • Document browser view
  • Cloud storage integration
  • File management (move, delete, rename)
  • Drag and drop functionality
Features
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“Archive Utility” is a small and intuitive application to create .zip file and decompress many different kinds of archive files on iPhone and iPad. It supports to unarchive or expand common formats like Zip, RAR, 7-zip, CAB, Tar, Gzip and Bzip2, as well as older formats like StuffIt, Cpio, LZH, ARJ, ARC, DiskDoubler and LBR. It can also expand unusual formats like ISO, BIN, MDF, NRG and CDI, Windows self-extracting EXE files, and can even extract media from Flash SWF files and images from PDF files. Many more archive formats are supported, tap Developer Website to visit product page for the complete list. Your long time wait for computer like compress-uncompress tool on iPhone and iPad is over with "Archive Utility". It integrates Archive and Expand features with Document Browser View to make easy-to-use yet powerful Archive Utility. * How to create a ZIP file? - Use powerful Browser view to select file(s) and folder(s) you want to compress and tap Archive button to create ZIP file beside original items. * How to expand/unarchive/uncompress/extract an archive file? - Navigate to archive file you want to uncompress in Browser view and tap on it to expand. Decompressed file or folder saved in the same folder as the original archive file. - Use "Copy to Archive Utility" to open archive file received as email attachment, downloaded from the the web or contained in another app. You can even add files in the app's Documents folder from your computer through iTunes file sharing. - It lets you preview files and archives that iOS can support. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT - "Archive Utility" built upon Document Browser view which allows to access files no matter where they’re located — on your device or in the cloud with Archive Utility. Handles access to iCloud Drive and third-party cloud storage services such as Dropbox and Box within the app. - Browse view to navigate folders, organise your files with tags, move files between folders, search and sort. - Share files using the Share button or a drag-and-drop action. - You can move, delete, duplicate and rename a document and folder. - Drag and drop to select files and organise them into folders. - Inherit tagged and favourite items from Files app and allow to create and change within the app. Note: “Archive Utility” is standalone application running natively to archive files and expand archives securely right on your iOS device. You can refer User Manual for any assistance Or Contact Support.

About

ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar

Easily compress and decompress various file formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7zip. Secure your files with passwords and manage them all in one place, with options to integrate with cloud storage services.

Highlights
  • Zip and unzip files
  • Support for ZIP, RAR, 7zip
  • Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Password protection for files
  • File management within the app
  • Automatic storage of zipped files
Features
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Zip or Unzip your files, photos or music in easiest way! Compress your files into zip from your iPhone and iPad, Photos, Music, Files anything you can zip in the app and unzip also. You can also zip or unzip files from iCloud, Google drive or Dropbox Zip file will be automatically stored in the application and you can see or extract from the there. Open and decompress compressed file formats: ZIP, RAR, 7zip etc.. Safe your files with password and don't let anyone allow to see your data. All your files can be stored in one app only and you can use it from anywhere! Zip Subscription options:

 1. Title of publication or service: Zip
 2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate: - Annual (First 3 day free trial) - Monthly (First 3 day free trial) 3. Price of subscription: - 3 day free trial then $49.99 per year - 3 day free trial then $8.99 per month 
4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 
 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting 
6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 
7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 
9. Terms of use: https://dynamicappsgamesllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-service 10. For full Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service: https://dynamicappsgamesllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy https://dynamicappsgamesllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-service 
11. Zip adds the great features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription at any time, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase 
12. Contact us at : https://dynamicappsgamesllc.wordpress.com/support/ Thank you! Disclaimer: You will be required to sign up for an auto-renewable In-App Purchase before you are able to access the app. To manage your subscription or turn off auto - renewal : 1. Go to Settings -> iTunes & AppStore 2. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen. 3. Tap on view Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID. 4. Tap subscriptions. 5. Tap the subscription you want to manage. 6. Use the options to manage your subscription. Privacy Policy - https://extractziprar.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service - https://extractziprar.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Archive Utility4 screens
ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar at 79% against Archive Utility's 0%. ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.4 vs 3.9). Archive Utility's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar is free to download; Archive Utility costs $2.99 up front. ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Archive Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar has 3.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Archive Utility's written reviews are positive against 79% of ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archive Utility ships an update every 45 months, ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Archive Utility versus ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchive UtilityZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.4 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews79.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings83.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Dynamic Apps & Games LLC

Customer experience

Archive Utility

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar

All ratings3,706 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews1,058 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.7%

Bugs and requests

Archive Utility

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Unreliable file extraction

Requested features

3 requests
  • More file format support
  • Improved integration with cloud storage
  • Customization options

In-app purchases

None

Archive Utility

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Lite Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Lite Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Lite Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Archive Utility free?
Archive Utility costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar free?
ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Archive Utility or ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar?
ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar is rated higher. Archive Utility averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar averages 4.4 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Archive Utility or ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar have ads?
Neither Archive Utility nor ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Archive Utility or ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar?
Archive Utility ships an update every 45 months, and ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Archive Utility was updated on September 20, 2026 and ZIP Extractor - Unzip, Unrar on September 21, 2026.

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